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[Latent prostatic cancer].

J Mehlhorn1

  • 1Pathologisches Institut, MVB Karl-Marx-Stadt/Stollberg.

Zeitschrift Fur Urologie Und Nephrologie
|August 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Latent prostate cancer (LPC) is common in older men, with a prevalence of 29.6% increasing with age. Most cases are well-differentiated adenocarcinomas, but some show aggressive features like capsule or perineural invasion.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Pathology
  • Oncology

Context:

  • Latent prostate carcinoma (LPC) is a common finding in older men.
  • Histological examination of prostate tissue is crucial for diagnosis.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of latent prostate carcinoma in a large cohort.
  • To analyze the association between LPC subtypes and histological features like capsule and perineural invasion.

Summary:

  • A systematic histological study of 450 males aged 40+ revealed a 29.6% prevalence of latent prostate carcinoma, increasing with age.
  • Highly differentiated adenocarcinomas were predominant. Capsular infiltration occurred in 65.4% and perineural invasion in 42.8%, more frequently in pluriform types.
  • Hyperplastic lesions with atypia were observed in 74% of uniform and 91.9% of pluriform LPC types, suggesting varied morphogenesis and prognosis.

Impact:

  • Highlights the need for thorough pathological examination of TURP material.
  • Supports the concept of diverse prostate carcinoma types with distinct origins and outcomes.
  • Informs diagnostic and prognostic strategies for prostate cancer.

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